When there is an accumulation of excess fat in liver cells, fatty liver illness results. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, also known as NAFLD, is the term used to describe fatty liver disease that is not brought on by alcohol. According to the American Liver Foundation, a little fat in the liver is normal, but if it exceeds 5–10% of the liver's weight, it is cause for concern and can be referred to as fatty liver (steatosis).

As a result, you should be aware of the symptoms that may indicate a fatty liver. In a video posted to Instagram on June 19, Dr. Joseph Salhab, a gastroenterologist and "expert in digestion, liver, pancreas and nutrition," identified the top three signs to watch out for to determine whether or not you have fatty liver.

Top 3 symptoms of fatty liver

Explaining the three symptoms in his video, Dr Salhab said, “Three symptoms of a fatty liver that you should know, with the last one being the most common symptom.”

1. Fatigue

Per the gastroenterologist, the first sign of a fatty liver is fatigue. He pointed out that it is probably one of the most commonly reported symptoms in people with a fatty liver. “We think it's related to metabolic dysfunction of the liver and sleep disturbances that can occur in fatty liver disease,” he explained.

2. Pain in the upper belly

Per Dr Salhab, another symptom of fatty liver is pain in the right upper quadrant of your belly. “This can happen at random times during the day or after you eat, and sometimes it can indicate active inflammation of the liver,” he explained.

3. No signs

According to the gastroenterologist, the number one and most common symptom of a fatty liver is absolutely nothing. “In fact, most people with fatty liver have no signs and no symptoms. Fatty liver is a sneaky disease because 50 percent of people who have a fatty liver can even have normal lab tests,” he explained.

The gastroenterologist further added, “The reason why the top symptom is concerning is because it hides the fact that you have silent inflammation, and then if liver failure eventually occurs, you finally start showing symptoms.”

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